The Department of EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies at the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium, is seeking applications for the position of a half-time Research Assistant with a starting date of 7 January 2019. The successful candidate will assist the Chair of European Union-China Relations, which is financed by the Baillet Latour Fund.
We are looking for recent graduates, preferably candidates with some familiarity with the College of Europe, with
- a Master’s degree, preferably in EU Studies and/or International Relations, with an excellent average grade (at least 15 out of 20, mention ‘very good’),
- a good knowledge of EU institutions and external relations, and a strong interest in EU-China relations (e.g. pursuing a Ph.D. in this field),
- an excellent command of English and a very good command of French,
- the ability to work as part of a team,
- a demonstrated capability in developing research projects; experience with editing publications and with organising events would be considered an asset,
- very good communication and organisational skills, and
- a high measure of flexibility (working hours may include evenings or weekends).
Tasks include
- assisting the Chairholder in research and teaching (e.g. organisational back-up, editing publications, academic advice to students),
- working together with a team of Academic Assistants in the Department of EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies and contributing to the Department’s administration,
- conducting research and publishing, and
- editing the e-journal ‘EU-China Observer’.
The College offers
- a part-time contract (50%) under Belgian law until 31 August 2020,
- an excellent academic setting and the opportunity to publish,
- a pleasant, international working environment, and
- a competitive remuneration.
Applications, either in English or French, comprising a detailed curriculum vitae, transcripts, a list of publications and a letter of motivation (incl. the Ph.D. proposal, if already available) should be submitted by e-mail at the latest by 18 November 2018 to
Professor S. Gstöhl
Director, Department of EU International Relations
and Diplomacy Studies
College of Europe
Dijver 11
BE-8000 Bruges
via e-mail to Ms Dekeyser (sabine.dekeyser@coleurope.eu)
Successful applicants will be invited for an interview. Should you require any further information on the position, please contact Prof. Men (jing.men@coleurope.eu). For information on the salary and related issues, please contact Ms Hillewaere (isabelle.hillewaere@coleurope.eu).